What are the top 10 cities with the highest pay for Computer Database Administrator?

We've identified 10 cities in California where Computer Database Administrator jobs typically pay above the area average. Topping the list is Berkeley (24.1% above average), followed by San Francisco and Santa Clara. City Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage Berkeley $125,212 $10,434 $2,407 $60.20 San Francisco $120,427 $10,035 $2,315 $57.90 Santa Clara $120,060 $10,005 $2,308 $57.72 San Jose $119,848 $9,987 $2,304 $57.62 Sunnyvale $119,354 $9,946 $2,295 $57.38 Millbrae $118,717 $9,893 $2,283 $57.08 Redwood City $118,060 $9,838 $2,270 $56.76 Oakland $117,443 $9,786 $2,258 $56.46 Monterey $113,328 $9,444 $2,179 $54.48 Seaside $113,008 $9,417 $2,173 $54.33

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Computer Database Administrator Salary in California

Q: How much does a Computer Database Administrator make in California?

The average annual pay for a computer database administrator in California is $100,921 a year — that works out to approximately $48.52 an hour. That is 1.3% below the national average of $102,260. The middle 80% of Computer Database Administrators earn between $58,720 (10th percentile) and $139,647 (90th percentile) per year, depending on experience and employer.

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Computer Database Administrator Salary Comparison by Location

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United States

$102,260

California

$100,921

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How much does a Computer Database Administrator make in California?

As of Sep 1, 2026, the average annual pay for a Computer Database Administrator in California is $100,921 a year.

Just in case you need a simple salary calculator, that works out to be approximately $48.52 an hour. This is the equivalent of $1,940/week or $8,410/month.

While ZipRecruiter is seeing salaries as high as $152,477 and as low as $21,712, the majority of Computer Database Administrator salaries currently range between $79,000 (25th percentile) to $121,400 (75th percentile) with top earners (90th percentile) making $139,647 annually in California. The average pay range for a Computer Database Administrator varies greatly (by as much as 42400), which suggests there may be many opportunities for advancement and increased pay based on skill level, location and years of experience.

California ranks number 50 out of 50 states nationwide for Computer Database Administrator salaries.

To estimate the most accurate annual salary range for Computer Database Administrator jobs, ZipRecruiter continuously scans its database of millions of active jobs published locally throughout America.

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What are Top 10 Highest Paying Cities for Computer Database Administrator Jobs in California

We've identified 10 cities where the typical salary for a Computer Database Administrator job is above the average in California in California. Topping the list is Berkeley, , with San Francisco, and Santa Clara, close behind in the second and third positions. Santa Clara, beats the average in California by $19,139 (19.0%), and Berkeley, furthers that trend with another $24,291 (24.1%) above the $100,921 average.

With these 10 cities paying on average above the average for California, the opportunities for economic advancement by changing locations as a Computer Database Administrator appears to be exceedingly fruitful.

Finally, another factor to consider is the average salary for these top 10 cities varies very little at 10% between Berkeley, and Seaside, , reinforcing the limited potential for much wage advancement. The possibility of a lower cost of living may be the best factor to use when considering location and salary for a Computer Database Administrator role.

City	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
Berkeley	$125,212	$10,434	$2,407	$60.20
San Francisco	$120,427	$10,035	$2,315	$57.90
Santa Clara	$120,060	$10,005	$2,308	$57.72
San Jose	$119,848	$9,987	$2,304	$57.62
Sunnyvale	$119,354	$9,946	$2,295	$57.38
Millbrae	$118,717	$9,893	$2,283	$57.08
Redwood City	$118,060	$9,838	$2,270	$56.76
Oakland	$117,443	$9,786	$2,258	$56.46
Monterey	$113,328	$9,444	$2,179	$54.48
Seaside	$113,008	$9,417	$2,173	$54.33

What are Top 0 Best Paying Related Computer Database Administrator Jobs in California

Analyzing similar jobs related to the Computer Database Administrator job category in California, we found 0 that were relevant. However, none pay more than the $100921 state average for Computer Database Administrator jobs.

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Infographic detailing Computer Database Administrator salary in California as of August 2026. Shows a bar chart with salary percentiles ranging from $79,000 to $139,647 annually, with the California average at $100,921 per year or $48.52 per hour. Includes a list of the top 10 highest paying cities in California for Computer Database Administrator jobs, with Berkeley leading at $125,212 annually.

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